PEERTV PeerStation SIG-220 User manual

PeerStation SIG-220
Internet TV Apps Platform
Installation Guide
July 2008

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General Guidelines & Precautions
Important Safeguards
Please read all of these instructions regarding your IP STB and retain this guide for future use.
Observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the product, or
described in the operating instructions.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-
insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of fire or electrical shock
This symbol is also intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying this product

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General Guidelines & Precautions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation,
use, and servicing of the product.
Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electrical shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the product through the slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a cloth dampened with water for cleaning.

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General Guidelines & Precautions
Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Accessories
Do not place this product on a unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product. An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation
Slots and opening in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
Power-Cord Protection
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the product where the
power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel

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General Guidelines & Precautions
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the
original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat as well as direct sunlight. If the product
experiences sudden changes in temperature, moisture may form inside the product.
Customer Care
Please refer to your IPTV subscription provider for customer care information, hours of operation,
and technical support.
• When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• Liquid spilt into the product.
• Exposure to rain or water.
• Subjection to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
• If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, then adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. An improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the product to its normal operation.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service.

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Package Contents
Make sure you have received the following items in your PeerStation Box:
Remote Control
Power Adapter
AA Batteries (2) A/V Cable – composite
Ethernet RJ45 cable
PeerStation

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PeerStation connects to a TV Set and an audio
sub-system, to deliver the best living room
experience for content stored on its internal hard-
disk, home network devices (PCs, Network
Attached Storage) and Internet media sites
Setup Overview
NAS
(Net Attached Storage)
PeerStation
Home PC
Internet
Broadband Modem / Router (ADSL, Cable)
Regular /HDTV Set + Audio Sys.
WiFi or LAN

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Installation Procedure
zConnect to a TV
zConnect to an Audio system
zConnect a LAN cable (if wired LAN is available)
zConnect the power and see active on screen display
zEnter setup and change networking and video settings
to desired values
zRestart and… done! – if network detected the unit is
ready to play!
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Connecting to a standard TV-set
1
Use either RCA or S-Video
(for better quality) to connect
PeerStation to a standard TV
Power on the unit
S-Video
Composite
(RCA)
RCA & S-Video connectors

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Connecting to an HDTV Set
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1a
Use either the component
(safer) or DVI-to-HDMI
cable to connect to an
HDTV
Note:
Some older HD TVs fail to
decode HDMI correctly and
are safer to use with
component out, which
provides almost identical
performance
Note:
Some older HD TVs fail to
decode HDMI correctly and
are safer to use with
component out, which
provides almost identical
performance
Component
(three-color cable)
Component Out connectors
DVI Connector
DVI to HDMI Cable

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Connecting to an audio playback device
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2
RCA Stereo
Coax SPDIF Out
Audio amp. / home theater system
Use stereo RCA type
connection or the provided Coax
SPDIF output to connect to an
audio amp. (receiver / home
theater etc.) or to a TV set’s
audio-in terminals (typically RCA
type)

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Connecting a wired LAN (*)
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3
If wired LAN is available near
the installation point of
PeerStation, connect to the
LAN port (10baseT type)
located on the back panel.
Assuming that the home router
provides IP address through
DHCP mechanism, this should
provide the needed link to the
home network / Internet.
Wired LAN Port
10baseT cable
(*) or HomePlug Adapter

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Connecting the Power
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4
Connect the supplied
power adapter
Power Connector
AC (Wall) Start-up screen appears,
indicating that
PeerStation is searching for
active network

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‘Network not found’ case
4a
4a
If home network cannot be
detected, PeerStation indicates
that no IP address server (DHCP
Server) can be set. Boot of the
applications starts anyhow
shortly afterwards, so Setup key
must be pressed while in notice
(Blue) screen
Press ‘Setup’ to correct network
definition
Press ‘Setup’ to correct network
definition

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Setup Mode
Entering setup mode requires
few seconds (application load
time) after which the setup
screen appears
Set up menus should appear as follows -
5a
5a

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Network Type Setup
Use the RIGHT arrow key to
select ‘connectivity’ and then
press OK to bring up network
type selection dialog. Use
UP/Down arrows to select LAN /
Wireless, and then press OK to
confirm or Previous ( ) to
cancel
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5b

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Network Parameters Setup
Use the RIGHT arrow key to
select ‘Network Name’ and then
use the UP/Down arrows to select
the required parameter.
For a wired LAN case, ‘Use
DHCP’ is the most common
settings (home router supplies
address. Fixed IP is rarely used –
usually by professional installer).
For a Wireless LAN, By pressing
the red button you can search for
available networks and choose
your network from a list.
If your network name does not
appear in the list you will have to
enter it manually.
Whether WEP (security key) is
used or not (secured / non-
secured network). If Yes, you
need to enter the key (select the
field, press OK and follow the on-
screen instructions)
Screen view of setup for the wireless case
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5c

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WiFi Network Setup
If home network cannot be detected, PeerStation indicates that no IP
address server (DHCP Server) can be Found . Boot of the applications starts
anyhow shortly afterwards, so Setup key must be pressed while in notice
(Blue) screen or You can start the Setup from the main menu (next
page)
Press ‘Setup’ to correct network
definition
Press ‘Setup’ to correct network
definition
MediaXplorer starts loading automatically
as a standalone, disk-based player
5d
5d

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Setting the Video Mode
Use the RIGHT arrow key to
select ‘TV Standard’ and then use
the UP/Down arrows to select the
required parameter. The following
settings are available:
TV Standard: NTSC (US) or PAL
(Mostly Europe). Most current
TVs can play both types
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (wide-screen)
or 4:3 letterbox (older, standard
TVs). Choose Auto if not sure
Video Port: Choose Composite /
S-Video for Standard Definition
TVs. For true HD performance,
you need to connect either
Component or DVI-to-HDMI
cable, and select Component /
DVI
Video Mode: Choose 480i/576i
for standard TVs, 1080i for
HDTVs
Note:
You must use both connections (analog &
digital) to switch between them.
After choosing the new display mode the
screen will go blank, switch your TV set to
the new chosen input and verify the new
display type.
Note:
You must use both connections (analog &
digital) to switch between them.
After choosing the new display mode the
screen will go blank, switch your TV set to
the new chosen input and verify the new
display type.
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5e

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System Information
Select ‘System’ and then use the
RIGHT arrow key and the
UP/Down
arrows to select ‘System
Information’
The following parameters are
displayed:
IP Address: As received from
the home router. If the address:
192.168.1.10 is displayed,
network detection has probably
failed (internal default)
MAC Address: Physical address
of LAN interface (technician info)
Software Version: Version info
of the built in software
(technician use)
5f
5f
Note:
Write down this address as it used to
access the box as a network disk server
from a home-networked PC
(also known as ‘Samba Server’)
Note:
Write down this address as it used to
access the box as a network disk server
from a home-networked PC
(also known as ‘Samba Server’)